Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-c482-72ba-be20-47c86caf2f62/the-kirkby-family-wellbeing-pilot-ref-k-pip-fwp Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Kirkby Family Wellbeing Pilot Ref: K PiP-FWP [Ashfield District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashfield-district-council) Open field Estimated value £173,000 Published 21 Sept 2026 Deadline 1 day left 20 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in Nottinghamshire The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of Ashfield District Council (ADC) (The Council) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver the school-based Kirkby Family Wellbeing Pilot on behalf of the Kirkby Neighbourhood Board. The project forms part of the Kirkby Pride in Place Programme and contributes to the Education, Opportunity, Work, Productivity and Skills theme. The pilot is intended to provide practical, trusted and early support for families experiencing financial pressure, low confidence, social isolation or wider wellbeing challenges. It seeks to test whether a school-based support model can improve engagement with residents who may not access traditional support services. The project is intended to complement existing provisions rather than duplicate it. ADC requires a Single Supplier to lead on this work, please refer to specification for further information. This procurement has been restricted to providers that have an office within the Nottinghamshire area and conduct their services within this area. Contract Period: 1 January 2027 to 31 July 2028 (19 months) initial contract pilot period. Although the total value of the contract including any possible extension is £173,000 excluding VAT, the total available budget for the initial contract pilot period of 19 months is £140,000 and is inclusive of all costs, excluding VAT. This is a ceiling budget and bids MUST NOT exceed the amount of £140,000, excluding VAT. There is an option for a possible extension of up to 6 months dependent on satisfactory performance, funding availability and approval. Read full description ## CPV classification Adult and other education services Guidance services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0776ea-2026-09-21T18:37:09+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0776ea-2026-09-21T18:37:09+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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